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Ryan Garcia suggests Conor Benn looks like he will ‘pass out’ as pair argue before fight

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Ryan Garcia took multiple brutal digs at Conor Benn during a live interview involving both fighters. Garcia and Benn will meet in a blockbuster clash for the WBC 147lbs world title in Las Vegas on September 12. Garcia made a jibe at Benn over his weight, accusing him of looking like a ‘dead man walking’ Throughout the build-up, the pair have been at each others’ throats, with their first face-to-face threatening to spill over. Insults have been flying between the two fighters, and it was no different when they appeared on the Pat McAfee show. Garcia was first to take aim at Benn, trying to take a satirical assault on his appearance. He said: “Look at him, he looks like a dead man walking. “This dude looks like he’s about to pass out right now in the sun. He is like a handsome Squidward.” The American was trying to poke fun at Benn’s face shape and leaner looking appearance after a challenging weight cut. Garcia then continued: “You know what, I’m thinking about hiring him as my sparrin

First report: Ryan Garcia responds to Terence Crawford backing Conor Benn to beat him — boxingnewsonline.net, 15d